Photo #: NH 79940
Coxswain William Halford, USN
Halftone reproduction of an artwork, published in "Deeds
of Valor," Volume II, page 89, by the Perrien-Keydel Company,
Detroit, 1907.
The image depicts Halford capturing an albatross to feed the
crew of the launch sent from Ocean Island to Hawaii in search
of rescue for the marooned crew of USS Saginaw, which
had been wrecked on 29 October 1870. He received the Medal of
Honor for this 2000 mile voyage, of which he was the sole survivor.
US Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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